Enrollment
275
Texas · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Palacios, TX
East Side Int
Federal NCES profile for East Side Int, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 61/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 483402003781
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 45
📋 Attendance 82
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
East Side Int earns 61/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in Palacios · Resource Index
- 61
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.1:1
- students per teacher
- 65.8%
- free-lunch eligible
East Side Int has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, East Side Int ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Palacios, TX.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
21.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.1:1
vs 14.7:1 Texas avg
-11% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
65.8%
vs 61.9% Texas avg
+6% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How East Side Int compares with Texas and U.S. medians
What stands out at East Side Int
East Side Int is a higher-need, mid-sized elementary school in Palacios, Texas, enrolling 275 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 13.1:1 puts it in the smaller third of Texas schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 65.8% lands close to the Texas typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 275 puts it in the smaller third of Texas schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 93% of the 8,960 Texas schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Among 782 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Texas schools statewide, it ranks #71, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 275 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Attendance holds up well here: only 7.3% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Palacios Isd also operates Palacios H S (655 students) and Central El (610 students) alongside East Side Int.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How East Side Int compares
East Side Int on the metrics families compare, against Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.1:1 | ▼ 11% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 65.8% | ▲ 6% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 275 | top 78% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.1:1
Leaner classes than 66% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
275
Bigger than 29% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
65.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 6% above the Texas average of 61.9%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.1:1
students per teacher
- 11% below state mean
Top 35% in Texas - lower ratio than 65% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
7.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$15,100
per pupil, district-wide
- above Texas avg of $13,644
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 275 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
8
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Palacios Isd, which includes East Side Int.
$15,100
Per student
+11%
vs Texas
Avg $13,644
-9%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 78.7%
State 6.8%
Federal 14.5%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How East Side Int Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Palacios H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Central El | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Palacios J H | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to East Side Int's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 655
- Students per teacher
- 19.8:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 610
- Students per teacher
- 27.7:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 293
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Texas, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~275 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.1:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about East Side Int
How many students attend East Side Int?
East Side Int has 275 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Palacios, TX.
What is the student-teacher ratio at East Side Int?
The student-teacher ratio at East Side Int is 13.1:1, which is 11% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 17% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at East Side Int?
65.8% of students at East Side Int are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the Resource Investment Index for East Side Int?
East Side Int has a Resource Investment Index of 61/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does East Side Int rank among public schools in Palacios?
By Resource Investment Index, East Side Int ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Palacios, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Palacios on the city page.
Is East Side Int a good school?
East Side Int earns 61/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Palacios Isd?
Besides East Side Int, Palacios Isd also operates Palacios H S (655 students), Central El (610 students), and Palacios J H (293 students). See the Palacios Isd district page for the complete list.
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